The Latics currently lie 18th, three points adrift of safety having played a game less than 17th-placed Aston Villa, and host Norwich and travel to fellow relegation strugglers QPR before their trip to Wembley.

Wigan are set to face Championship side Millwall on April 13 and the defender is delighted by the achievement, but urged his team-mates to concentrate on avoiding relegation before setting their sights on possible cup success.